MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
23 Jun 2026 to present
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for James Adams. The date of their initial statement was 20 July 2026.
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (of Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB). The time I spend in this role varies according with Council business. I receive a salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
Until June 2026, I was a clinic administrator at NHS Grampian (of Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road, Aberdeen, AB15 6RE). I worked 22.5 hours per week in this role and received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a flat in Aberdeen City with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 and with a gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum.
I own a house in the Badenoch and Strathspey area with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000.
No registrable interests.
I am a director and shareholder of Fraserburgh Football Club. I receive no financial reward from the directorship or these shares. I am involved in the running of the club at board level, and help out on match days with my primary focus being the hospitality side of the club.
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
James Adams (North East Scotland) (Con): "I, James Alexander Adams, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
James Adams (North East Scotland) (Con): "I am proud and honoured to have been elected to represent the north-east of Scotland, the area where I was born, grew up and still proudly call home…
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Motion ref. S7M-00469
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 89 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.3
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: Kate Nevens
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 16 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.5
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.1
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.2
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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